Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Futures Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
37%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Futures Elementary School?
319 students attend Futures Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Futures Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures Elementary School?
Futures Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Futures Elementary School offer ?
Futures Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Futures Elementary School part of?
Futures Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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